Solution for dark spots on face

Facial pigment can follow acne, irritation, or an injury, and it may also appear as melasma or sun spots. Melasma often affects areas such as the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, or nose in a fairly even pattern. A single rough or changing mark needs a different assessment from smooth, longstanding patches. A clinician considers your history, products, medicines, hormonal context, and the appearance under examination.

Apply sunscreen routinely and use shade or a hat when outdoors. Introduce gentle cleansing and moisturising, and stop products that sting or cause peeling until the skin settles. Depending on the diagnosis, a dermatologist may discuss topical therapy, a chemical peel, skin brightening treatment, or picosecond laser treatment. Facial skin is easy to irritate, so professional selection and gradual care matter, particularly after acne or eczema.

Book an assessment for a new or changing facial mark, especially if it becomes uneven, crusted, sore, itchy, or bleeds. Prompt review is also sensible when pigment spreads quickly or follows a strong reaction to a product. Do not cover a concerning lesion with cosmetic treatment before it has been examined.

Ask what is causing the pigment, how long improvement may take, which ingredients or procedures suit your skin, and how to manage irritation or recurrence.